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3 days ago · etymology \ ˈɛdəˌmɑlədʒi \ noun. 1. a history of a word. 2. the study of the sources and development of words
3 days ago · dialect. slang. language, a system of conventional spoken, manual (signed), or written symbols by means of which human beings, as members of a social group and participants in its culture, express themselves. The functions of language include communication, the expression of identity, play, imaginative expression, and emotional release.
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3 days ago · The earliest known uses were simply under one’s hat and referred to something concealed or private. As Gary Martin, at Phrase Finder, explains, at that time, “‘under your hat’ simply meant ...
5 days ago · Holiday's meaning and origins tied to famous 1862 battle. So much more than just a day of drinking and partying, Cinco de Mayo is a day rich in history and culture for Mexico. Celebrated annually ...
3 days ago · Etymology. The Modern English noun soul is derived from Old English sāwol, sāwel. The earliest attestations reported in the Oxford English Dictionary are from the 8th century.
1 day ago · Easter, [nb 1] also called Pascha [nb 2] ( Aramaic, Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, [nb 3] is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
